Ortho Flashcards
1
Q
What are we worried about in fractures
A
Neurovasucalr comprimise
2
Q
Name carpal bones
A
Some lover try positions that they can’t handle
Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrium
Pisiform
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hook of hamate
3
Q
What are we actually looking for in x rays
A
1?bones
2. Joints
3.soft tissue
4
Q
Describe densities and conditions
A
Low density _ would appear more lucent [black)- osteopenia /porosis
High density _ appear more opaque = osteoscleoris
5
Q
Definitive dx osteopeeosis
A
dexa scan
6
Q
MM pneumonic
A
CRAB
1.hypercalcemia
2.anemia
3. Renal dysfunction
4. Bone lesions ~ pain
